“These young athletes are the future of South African sport,” said Cindy van der Merwe, Portfolio Manager at Curro Sport. At Podium, he set a new Boys U17 200m record of 20.82 seconds, improving on his previous mark of 20.97 seconds. Earlier this year, she set a new South African U18 record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.12 seconds at the AGN Championships. She also set a new U17 400m hurdles record of 58.25 seconds, surpassing Ramokgopa’s former mark of 59.42 seconds. The Northern regionals displayed raw talent and determination, with young athletes pushing their limits while keeping the spirit of fair play that defines South African sport.